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wrongwise

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In a wrong way or manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

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History

Etymology

From Middle English wrongwis. Equivalent to wrong + -wise. Compare English wrongous.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Ukrainian: у неправильний спосіб/шлях (u nepravylʹnyj sposib/šljax) — in a wrong way or manner
  • Ukrainian: у неправильній манері (u nepravylʹnij maneri) — in a wrong way or manner